Category Archives: Sparkling

2006 Jansz Tasmania Vintage Cuvée

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Tasmania, Pipers Brook 12.0% Cork $40 I believe this is the same wine that used to go under the name “Premium Vintage Cuvée”. I guess Tasmania is gaining some real cultural capital when it comes to sparkling wine, thus the … Continue reading →

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2006 Clover Hill Brut

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Tasmania, Pipers Brook 13.0% Diam $46.99 Opened a number of Australian Sparklings together last week, so I thought I might get a couple of notes up before the Easter long weekend. I’ve long been a fan of Clover Hill, especially … Continue reading →

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De Bortoli Rococo Blanc de Blancs NV

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Yarra Valley 12.0% Diam $22 I’ve actually downed quite a few bottles of this affordable Australian Sparkling without taking any notes, but as this one was sent to me I’ll try to do the right thing by it. It is … Continue reading →

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2007 Mount Langi Ghiran Blanc de Blancs

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Grampians 11.0% Cork $35 I don’t have any technical info on this…but I like the wine. A lot. It’s extremely pale in the flute, very much reflecting the understated elegance on the palate. The bead is vigorous but lovely and … Continue reading →

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2005 Jansz Premium Vintage Cuvée

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Tasmania 12.5% Cork $40 Source: Retail Jansz’s Premium Vintage Cuvée is always powerful wine & the 2005 is no exception. Five years on lees, 40% barrel fermented, 51% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir - it’s a flamboyant, rich and layered style. Ripe strawberries, … Continue reading →

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De Bortoli Rococo Sparkling Rosé NV

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Yarra Valley 12.0% Diam $22 Source: Sample Rococo is an 18th century artistic movement which developed as Baroque artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly more ornate, florid, and playful. It’s also the name of a great song from Arcade … Continue reading →

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Arras Brut Elite NV (Cuvée No.401)

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Tasmania 12.5% Cork $36.90 Source: Retail The price above is from a Dan Murphy’s sale. RRP is $55, not sure where it will end up sitting. The supermarket chains will probably be the ones to decide that. I’m just happy … Continue reading →

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2010 Windowrie Family Reserve Sparkling

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Orange 11.0% Cork $25 Source: Sample The Cowra based winery makes this wine entirely from Chardonnay sourced from Orange, a grape with which the region has already had proven success. Its altitude and climate suggests that it may be able … Continue reading →

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Waipara Hills Southern Cuvée

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Marlborough 12% Cork $22 Source: Sample So after the the Waipara Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc experience I opened this with some trepidation, but I can honestly say I enjoyed it (as did a friend with whom I shared it). 100% Riesling, … Continue reading →

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Waipara Hills Marlborough Cuvée

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Marlborough 13.0% Cork $22 Source: Sample A couple of sparklers from New Zealand next, neither of which contain either Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. This one is 100% Sauvignon Blanc and you’ll have to be a 100% fan of Marlborough Savvy … Continue reading →

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